Holder for disinfection of tonometer tips or the like and method of use

A holder device for holding a plurality of tonometer tips or items of similar shape requiring disinfection or sterilization after use, comprising:

• a top wall;
• a rim portion extending downward from the top wall by a first predetermined distance and configured to engage a support surface and hold the top wall in a raised position, wherein the raised position is above the support surface by the first predetermined distance;
• the top wall having a plurality of spaced holes of predetermined diameter configured to hold an item of medical equipment extending partially through the hole with a lower end of the item spaced above a support surface engaged by the rim portions;
• a pair of spaced handle portions extending upwards from the top wall;
• and
• a cover plate releasably secured between the handle portions at a location spaced a predetermined second distance above the top wall and configured for holding the items in the holes while at least a major portion of the device is submerged in a bath of disinfectant solution.